Morning Fewbie Desert Drive - Batayeh Scenic Shoveling - Sharjah - 29 Apr 2023

[Ahmed Wagdy]

Thanks a Lot @Davie Chase for the great lead to this drive, it was a very enjoyable drive, different scenery and quite challenging at times along with the great drivers  in the convoy, made it this exciting. We certainly enjoyed it. Thanks @Mehmet Volga , @premindra rajaram for the support making it a smooth drive.

[Frans M]

Thanks @Davie Chase and everyone for the time spent together on the journey. It was a great and chalenging offroad drive. 

[Frederic]

What a splendid morning !!

Seeing a new lead at work is always a pleasure, and in the case of Davie, that I had the pleasure of seeing in his early days in the club, to the point where he is now, gives an enormous amount of satisfaction that as a club we are able to create a fertile breeding ground for off-road explorers to go through the ranks and reach the stage where they can lead a drive effortlessly and manage his convoy and the challenges with a smile.

As a second lead, which means polishing the tracks a bit of the lead in front, I actually had little work to do, and got to enjoy the beautiful lines Davie took and could take some scenic sights in as well. I love driving in this area as it really gives us a "out of the city" feeling, and throws us back to simpler times.

After finding an underpass through the Etihad rail (modern meets old in this area), we made our way towards the Northern Falaj Al Mualla watch tower. After doing some research this morning I came to know there are only 3 in total, and they were used to guard and protect the oasis (water channel, or "Falaj").

As I mentioned in the briefing, I encourage all of you to explore the entire UAE and especially areas like this, as we might take them for granted now but in perhaps 15-20 years from now they might fall victim to the fast-progressing modernization. The Etihad rail crossing through it is one of the first signs.

The entire convoy drove superb. I felt the soft sand with my heavy boat and was concerned about the other behind me, but you all pushed your way through the soft sand, tricky spots, and steep declines.

@Patrick @Ahmed Wagdy @Misha Puskar @Stan @Frans M @Zubair and @premindra rajaram. 

Great to see you in the sand again and thank for the help  @Mehmet Volga !

@premindra rajaram you might have turned your Xterra into a green ecological version, but nevertheless fantastic job as a sweep !

See you all soon in the sands again !

 

[Stan]

Indeed a great drive, @Davie Chasenot too easy but manageable. 
thank you. 

and yes, the whole convoy was driving very well and out standby was minimal. I was surprised I didn’t get stuck somewhere myself

[Misha Puskar]

@Davie Chase hey what do I call that thing I lost during last drive? Am trying to get the price estimate to replace it but dont know whats it called 🙈 thanks!!

[Davie Chase]

@Misha Puskar Sump Guard